Is this an AW problem or a Tatiana Jolee problem
May 9, 2024 1:40:23 GMT -5
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Post by vespertine on May 9, 2024 1:40:23 GMT -5
Prologue: Voice over time
When you start a career like the one she has started. After 30 years of being the ring, you finally get burn out. You finally get the ego, that chip on a shoulder that everyone warns you about: (Tatiana's voice as in like a voice over) "You claim that I’m the more popular superstar. That I’ve got more credibility… They want to see Tatiana Jolee in the finals. And you’re 100% correct. Not because of nepotism. But because I deserve it."
She claims she has been AW champion. She claims she has main evented here. She claims she is loyal to AW. But is she? "I’m the last vestige of respect this company has. After you’ve nearly run off every big star this federation has ever had, I’ve stuck it out. Despite the rich opportunities from several prominent federations - I’m still here. I’m STILL loyal to Action Wrestling. And sometimes… I feel like Action Wrestling isn’t very loyal to me."
Nobody respects her. Everyone can see right through her. Brady Bolt has seen right through her. Even the fans don't want her here. Because this is what they get "Yes, I sound like a bitter old veteran because I AM A BITTER OLD VETERAN! I’m sick and tired of watching stupid, untalented people elevate themselves in this business because they can draw a pop."
She wonders why she isn't champion. Why she isn't the main draw anymore. She wonders what she is. She's answered this herself some time ago. "She was a cunt when she beat Jill Park for the title. She was a paramore when she lost the belt to Downfall. She’s now a pariah inside these walls and a victim on the outside."
She answers her own question. Why wasn't she liked? Why can't she be at the top anymore? "I want to be liked… I want to be LOVED… But I also want to be successful. And it feels like those two things aren’t compatible.”
She wonders and she complains. She's old but wants to continue. But fails miserably at it. She doesn't want to pass the torch but her days are numbered "Lately all I have left is the tired old promo about the good old days… Maybe I’m just old news?”
"She has been asked to step aside. She claims she can do this or die trying. She claims she can be at peace with AW if AW will just give her a chance. "It’s do or die - and I’m starting to see that it’s better to do to death | than it is to die trying.
Then on some days, when she feels shitty and doesn't want to admit to being old, we get promos like these. One liners, enigmatic with many more questions than answers. "Always an angel. Never a god... Better the devil you know."
Run down. Tired. Broken. Never thinking it's because of her age. Never thinking that the younger ones are stepping up to take her place. No, she's tired. She's broken but it isn't her fault. No. It's the fault of AW. And when AW steps in and backs her into a corner like a wild beast. We get promos like this "Thank You | Fuck You | And Goodnight"
So the question remains " Was this an Action Wrestling problem, or a TJ Problem?"
Until it ends... If it ever ends. "Going forward, there will be a LOT of the same from me, and maybe more (unless AW parts ways with Jolee). She is in a conspiracy/lashing-out spiral and will say a lot of shit. Some MIGHT seem like it COULD be a shoot."
So.. the question isn't "Is this an AW problem?" The answer definitely is "It's TJ problem." Why is this a TJ problem? Because of responses like this "I am an adult, not a child. If I had an issue with anyone, I would speak to them in private about it. If I was going to quit Action Wrestling, I would do it with dignity and not like a small child - and if the staff decided that I wasn't a fit anymore, I might play it up a bit on social media to keep the kayfabe."
And now the AW problem gets bigger: Not only is it Brady Bolt's fault, but it's also the writers as well as the match makers, the referees, the higher ups.
This is spiraling out of control. But it's STILL not a TJ problem. Not anymore. This is an AW problem. And it needs to be solved now. Enter Vespertine, the only person who saw it for what it was and decided to do something about it. And in return, got this for an answer:
"If you're so eager for my attention, try sending nudes. It works better." A joke. She thinks Vespertine is a joke. Like AW is a joke. Like everyone else here is a joke. Vespertine rising is a joke.
The problem is TJ herself. She can't handle the fact that there are people who make a name for themselves doing what she can't, doing what she can do but better than her. People who are rising in this industry faster than she ever did. Quicker than she ever could. And are way better than she will EVER be.
A Tatiana Jolee type of intermission
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Epilogue Time:
(Vespertine leans against one of the columns in her Dark Buddha's temple.)
eyes:
Ves: Grudge match? Oh this is far from a Grudge match. This is a fucking one sided street brawl with no return ticket. I used to have respect for you Jolee, but you lost it, when you started these conspiracy theories and "poor little me" routines. That is when I decided to put you out of your misery. Take you out to pasture, take my shotgun and put a few bullets into your brain pan.
(She doesn't smile as she looks up)
Because let's face it you are way past your due by date. Your a fucking "has been". You came back to face Jaice in a main event that wasn't main or an event. You saw the result: you weren't up to par with Jaice. So I had to come out and put you out your fucking misery. Jolee, you fucking cunt, when are you going to realize that this business isn't yours anymore. That every time Bolt revives your career it gets deflated just like when your breast implants get pierced,. "OH I'm 40, I can handle another 30 years in the ring. And I can wrestle people who are half my age." Yeah? I took you out with Madrox no problem, so how's that working out for you again?
(Fire rages in her eyes)
You know, I bet your gonna go into voice over mode and tell us that you've been here a long time, you've faced better opponents than me. That you need to think about what keeps you going, and if you can still do this. I get it. You want to feel relevant again. You want to feel like you did back in your 20s when you were the star. You want the feeling of the power you held when you were my age. MY AGE! 23. NOT ... 40. I don't usually play the age card but you are a fucking useless waste of space who complains endlessly. And no. I don't want to hear the "poor little me, my back is against the wall so I'll take little Vespy down so you can see I'm still as good as I was before." You can try AND you WILL fail!
(She slams her hand against her palm to emphasize her point)
This is MY ring NOW, MY yard. My arena. MY show! MY federation! And no amount of sympathy from Bolt is gonna stop me from showing what a useless waste of space you are. Get over it, your done. It's MY time. You want to get in MY ring and dance? You need to ask MY permission. Dance for me because you don't have it in you to keep up. You have shown me already what you have in your arsenal. I'm not impressed and every time I see you, bored now. But you keep doing what you keep doing and think that it'll all work out in the end. That's... an AW problem.
(She smiles a sweet sadistic smile)
This one sided match is all you have left because if you fail. If I win, it won't be about your soul. This time, I WILL take your career and break it in a million pieces. Bolt will finally come to understand that you don't deserve a spot on the roster. There will be no death by diva. I'm gonna break you so hard, it will just be.... death. For the 20+ year career that you had.
(She walks off)